Deputy Ward Manager
Description
Priory Hospital Cardiff
Full\-time of 37\.5 hours a week
Salary £43,134 \- £46,433 is dependent on experience
At least 18 Months – 2 years’ experience post\-registration Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality.
This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or preceptorship nurses.
You will be working on the Low secure ward, 4 beds, male and females, 18\+
Our secure services offer comprehensive support to people with complex mental health needs. We model our service provision on the NHS secure service specification for medium and low secure services, ensuring our patients are given the highest quality of care to enable quick and smooth transitions into local services, wherever possible. We are committed to delivering clinically effective, evidence\-based treatment programmes for individuals who require secure care, providing both psychological and physical security.
It also offers excellent transport links, including:* A local bus stop, just along the street, providing access into and around Cardiff
- A train station just under 1 mile away
- The motorway network is nearby, via the M4, providing access to South Wales and South West England
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients* Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors.
- Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.
- Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
- Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential* Hold current professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in mental health, along with at least 18 Months \- 2 years’ experience post\-registration, Demonstrable expertise within a clinical speciality
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.* Free on\-site parking
- Birthday Holiday \- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership \& management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
*We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer* *here**.*
*For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement* *here**.*
*All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.*
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